Packers' Wide Receiver Jayden Reed to Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Reed will have surgery and be placed on injured reserve, ending his 2026 season.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will undergo season-ending neck surgery and be placed on injured reserve, head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday, according to ESPN sources.
The report does not specify the exact nature of the neck injury, when it occurred, or the expected recovery timeline beyond confirming that Reed's season is over as a result of the procedure.
Reed's absence represents a significant loss for Green Bay's receiving corps, as the team now must redistribute his offensive role among its remaining wide receivers and adjust game-planning for the rest of the season without one of its pass-catching options.
Placing a player on injured reserve after season-ending surgery is standard NFL roster management, opening a corresponding roster spot that teams typically use to sign a replacement player from the practice squad or free agency.
The move comes alongside other roster adjustments the Packers have made this season to address depth issues, including additions on the offensive line, as the team works to remain competitive through the back half of its schedule.
Further details on Reed's surgery date, surgeon, or expected timeline for a return in 2027 were not included in the available report.
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